Garlic & Onion Poultice for Ear Infections

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Simple and easy, garlic and onion poultice works quick to relieve ear pain. This poultice can help fight against ear infections. It also has the added benefit of tea tree oil. It’s only applied to the outside of the ear so it can be used even if there is a rupture.

The power of Tea Tree oil

Tea Tree oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial. It can help reduce inflammation to speed up healing.

The power of onions

This poultice harnesses the antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties of onions. Warmed onions against the infected ear will quickly help reduce pain caused by inflammation. The warmth is also very soothing.

The power of garlic

Garlic has long been known for it’s strong antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a great addition to this poultice. From ancient days, even until today garlics amazing and powerful benefits cannot be denied. Here’s links to a few articles to learn more about this wonderful plant.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249897/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7434784/

Why treat an ear infection naturally

Many people might wonder why not just get antibiotics? Well there are several reasons you might want to rethink the antibiotic route, here are just a few:

1. Most ear infections will clear on there own without treatment

2. Most ear infections are viral so antibiotics will not have an effect on them

3. Antibiotics are overprescribed creating super bugs

4. Antibiotics destroy your gut lining which is hard to rebuild

These are just a few of the many reasons to avoid antibiotics. Although antibiotics do have there place. They are a very necessary medication, but it should be limited when possible. Treating ear infections naturally is a great way to limit there use, especially if they are a common occurrence for you.

How to make garlic and onion poultice

You will need:

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp onions into small cubes

2 clove garlic cut into small cubes

2 drops tea tree oil

cheese cloth or paper towel

Add olive oil to a skillet on low heat. Once warm add the onion and sauté on low until soft. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add the tea tree oil. Place mixture onto two cloths or paper towel pieces. Fold the mixture into a square so all sides are sealed up. Once cooled a little place on ear and secure with a hat/toque/beanie. Leave in place for 20 minutes to an hour. Make sure to check every few minutes at the beginning to make sure there tolerating the tea tree oil well. Some people with sensitive skin might need to omit it, or add an extra layer of fabric between the poultice and the skin. Do this treatment several times a day and you should see a reduction in symptoms fairly quickly.